Borehamwood — Potters Bar

Borpot two
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By Strider on 25 May 2022

Distance

12km/8mi

Ascent

90m

Descent

90m

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Description

This is an alternative to Borpot One. It avoids Rowley Lane, a very narrow lane with no pavement or verge - The A1(M) slip road, I'm not sure there is a path here - and crossing over roads on the A1/M25 roundabout.
Borpot Two does walk along the A1 for a bit and along Galley lane, a verged road but then gets into beautiful woodland, beside golf courses, under the Motorway, along Farm lanes, then through pleasant Potters Bar back streets

This is an alternative to Borpot One. It avoids Rowley Lane, a very narrow lane with no pavement or verge - The A1(M) slip road, I'm not sure there is a path here - and crossing over roads on the A1/M25 roundabout.
Borpot Two does walk along the A1 for a bit and along Galley lane, a verged road but then gets into beautiful woodland, beside golf courses, under the Motorway, along Farm lanes, then through pleasant Potters Bar back streets

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Reviews - 3

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

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Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
Present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

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Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Gates (1)
Present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Not present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 75.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 8.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 8.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 5.0% (1)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unsigned (1)

Successfully completed

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Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

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Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

50.0% of the route is on roads (1)

50.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

50.0% of the route is paved (1)

40.0% of the route is muddy (1)

30.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

5.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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Borehamwood
Grid Ref TQ1911696331
Lat / Lon 51.65316° / -0.27953°
Easting / Northing 519,116E / 196,331N
What3Words bridge.aware.bowls
Potters Bar
Grid Ref TL2503801392
Lat / Lon 51.69736° / -0.19216°
Easting / Northing 525,038E / 201,392N
What3Words spray.sugars.bonds

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reviews

Jane Taylor

07 Feb 2023 Winter
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Walked Borehamwood to Potters Bar. Mostly this is a good route, fairly direct and makes the most of wooded footpaths, and quieter streets in the urban sections at both ends.
Highlight for me was South Mimms services, a modern light airy service station with all facilities and a hotel.

The section of about a mile alongside the A1 is not very pleasant due to the proximity of the major road, but it is safe and direct, and having looked around, I don’t think the existing infrastructure will provide any sensible alternatives.

There was one point on Dancers Lane towards the M25 crossing where a sign said the path ahead was closed - it wasn’t. I imagine this sign will not be a permanent feature of the route but just in case I’ve included a photo so future walkers know they can ignore it!

There were a few muddy patches but for the time of year it was pretty dry underfoot.

I can’t honestly give more than 3 stars because of the A1 section, the rest of the route is 4 stars and overall I’m recommending it for the network.

Derick Rethans

15 May 2022 Spring
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I walked this from Potters Bar to Borehamwood.

It starts out through some residential streets, but it soon turns into walks along fields and through woods. I forded through a stream (the bridge would have worked too), and then a bridleway was blocked off. Luckily at the other side of a stream there is an (at this side) unmarked foot path that goes through a field. I was nice and followed the fields boundary instead. The stream goes under the M25 before it continues following field boundaries. It then follows the edge of a golf course, and then there is half a mile along a road without a verge. Luckily not very busy. You then cross the A1 and follow a cycle path along it for a mile and a half. This is not pleasant. The last stretch is through Borehamwood where you also pass the studios. The A1 section is the sad part, as otherwise this would have been 4 stars.

Strider

18 Dec 2021 Autumn
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I walked from Borehamwood to Potters Bar. After passing Elstree Studios there are nice open spaces and residential streets. Then the A1 which is unavoidable, it is an assault on the ears and nose whilst looking at open countryside to your left. There is a crossing bridge (slope not stairs) then into greenery. A short section on a road verge then into beautiful woods dominated by oak and yew. After going round the scrubby edge of a golf course and some fields there is a track (part of Cycle network 12) that used to be a road which leads to a tunnel under the motorway. This looks like it might flood occasionally. I was lucky enough to see a kingfisher here. Then back onto the track/road behind the South Mimms services where you can take a break, picnic benches available. More fields and tracks to the outskirts of Potters Bar using cut-throughs to the High Street. Would be a 4* without the A1. Narrow and muddy in places.

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Distance

9km/6mi

Ascent

84 m

Descent

83 m

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